The first facility, located near the Holy See of the Armenian Church, has the capacity to provide a home for up to fourteen young adults, and is currently providing a full-time family environment for the first time in the lives of 10 young women. Each young woman is required to further their education; each is pursuing a skill or vocation that will enable them to enter the Armenian work force. In addition, the residents receive a religious education, learn French, Russian and English languages in-house, and are trained by staff in personal and social skills. 

 

In an effort to give back to society, the residents visit regional orphanages, returning to their childhood homes, and interact with the children to show them that hope for the future exists. Local educators, government officials, and representatives of the Church regularly visit Mer Doon and provide assistance and support.   Operating costs include food, clothing, utilities, on-site staff and educational supplies, maintenance, transportation, and related expenses.

 

Our Home – Mer Doon, Inc. ( FED. ID. # 20-2383398 ) is the United States fund-raising support organization for Mer Doon NGO. Its Board of Directors is bi-coastal, and consists of leaders of the Armenian Community who are committed to bringing a brighter future to young adults in Armenia. In addition to fund-raising, the Board provides oversight and direction to the staff and program directors in Armenia, and is currently working on long-range planning for the future growth of the program.